What is the cheapest way to get from Northampton to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northampton to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Northampton to Edinburgh?

The distance between Northampton and Edinburgh is 366 miles. The road distance is 315.8 miles.

How do I travel from Northampton to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Northampton to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 55m and costs £80 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Northampton to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Northampton to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Edinburgh bus from?

Northampton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Edinburgh train from?

Northampton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Northampton to Edinburgh is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 55m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Northampton to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Northampton to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Northampton to Edinburgh train arrive?

Northampton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Edinburgh is 316 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Northampton to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Northampton to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Northampton to Edinburgh?

Book your Northampton to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2773+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Northampton to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Northampton to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 55m
£84–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 19m
£32–57
Drive 314 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Edinburghcar 314 mi
5h 50m
£77–111
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3h 38m
£51–140
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 43m
£137–282
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 5m
£42–128
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 25m
£87–274
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 31m
£117–329
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 57m
£48–158
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 47m
£74–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 30m
£53–175

Northampton to Edinburgh by train

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 364.3 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Northampton to Edinburgh Waverley via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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